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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.97, 1,135.13 and 513.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.97, 1,135.13 and 513.76 is: 769.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.97 : 1,135.13 = 513.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.97/1,135.13 = 513.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.97x = 1,135.13 × 513.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.97x = 583,182.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,182.84/757.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.40

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